This post is dedicated to the Northern California Academy of Leadership, who came to Colusa for a two day workshop. NorCal is a 10 month leadership program designed to grow business leaders in the 530 region of Northern California. Participants will learn from nationally known business trainers on such subjects as: Creativity and Innovation, Networking, Building Effective Business Teams, and Navigating Change. After a successful launch of the program in 2014, NorCal is 3 months in to its second year of the program. During the course of 10 months, leaders will gain invaluable skills and foster meaningful relationships with likeminded professionals. Participants come from all industries and backgrounds including; Banking, Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Non-Profit, Manufacturing and Healthcare to name a few. Every workshop is held in a different town to expose participants to the different economies in the region. In the end, sustainable economies and sustainable economies require knowledgeable leaders.